Visiting the Foundation

The Foundation is open to scholars and the public throughout the year, by appointment only.

Welcoming scholars, art historians, researchers and curators

With its active acquisitions policy, the Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation has established itself as an internationally recognised resource for scholars, art historians, researchers and curators.

The Foundation’s collection, archives and library offer an exceptional range of documents for specialists interested in Francis Bacon.

Scholars have access, on request, to the complete collection comprising around 3,000 items - many rare and exclusive. There is also provision to work at the Foundation.

Please contact Aurélie Valion, Deputy Director
Email: av@mbartfoundation.com
Tel: +377 93 30 30 33

Opening to the public

The Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation offers tours to members of the public by appointment only.

These guided tours take visitors on a fascinating journey into Francis Bacon’s work, life and creative process, with a special focus on the period he lived and worked in Monaco and France. It is a truly unique and absorbing experience that provides intriguing detail and perspectives on every exhibit. The rooms are themed, allowing visitors to explore different aspects of Bacon’s life and art in this intimate place, with its enveloping atmosphere.

To celebrate the fourth anniversary of its opening, the Foundation presents a new hang of its collection. Visitors to the Foundation can now discover around a hundred items dedicated to the British painter: paintings, graphic works, photographs, objects found in his various studios, letters and working documents. This re-hang also includes works by artists who knew Bacon or were influenced by his oeuvre. One room is entirely dedicated to his Parisian studio, where he worked for more than a decade.

Free guided tours last approximately one and a half hours and take groups of up to six people. They take place every Tuesday and on the first Saturday of each month.

To book your visit, please contact the Foundation (Monday to Friday):
Email: info@mbartfoundation.com
Tel: +377 93 30 30 33